Year 7 - 8 Teacher

Wellesley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellesley College in Wellington, NZ is seeking an energetic Certificated teacher for a full-time position in the Year 7–8 intermediate team, bringing humor, creativity and a positive energy to the classroom.

You will lead literacy and mathematics, support student wellbeing, and participate in extracurricular life, collaborating with a forward-thinking team of teachers.

NZ teacher registration and visa status (if applicable) are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Teacher Registration and be NZ-trained or have taught in NZ schools.
• Year 7–8 teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7–8 students with engaging literacy and maths instruction.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and inclusive culture of the school.
• Engage in extracurricular activities and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Literacy & Maths

Structured literacy

Student wellbeing

Extracurricular involvement

Collaborative teamwork

NZ Teacher Registration

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori

Are you an energetic educator with a sharp wit and a passion for sparking curiosity in young minds? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and bring fresh ideas to the table? If so, we would love to meet you!

About the role

We are on the lookout for an innovative team player to join our dynamic intermediate team. This is a full-time teaching position for Year 7–8 students, where your sense of humour, creative flair, and positive energy will be just as important as your teaching expertise.

Are you New Zealand trained or have taught in New Zealand schools? If so, you could be the one!

What You will Bring

• Strengths in literacy and mathematics, with a knack for making learning meaningful and fun
• An understanding of the structured literacy pedagogical approach is an advantage
• A commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practices
• A willingness to dive into the extra-curricular life of the school
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to grow alongside a supportive, forward-thinking team
• Hold a current New Zealand Teacher Registration, and if applicable a current visa